Mayo Clinic 1st Annual Update on Infectious Diseases for Primary Care

Phoenix, AZ US
January 9, 2016 to January 10, 2016

The field of infectious diseases is rapidly evolving with new diseases, diagnostic modalities, antimicrobial resistance and new paradigms for treatment. This new course combines the essentials of Coccidioidomycosis with an update on how to manage infections encountered in the outpatient setting.  This course will utilize lectures, case presentations and interactive discussion to enhance providers knowledge and ability to diagnose, treat and prevent the infections commonly seen in practice.  The course will provide updated and essential information for clinicians who encounter coccidioidomycosis in their practice.

Featured Topics:

  • Coccidioidomycosis 
  • Rapid diagnostic tests for infectious diseases
  • Differentiating viral and bacterial infections in the office
  • Managing common infections in an era of multidrug resistance
  • How to use new immunizations
  • Measles, MERS, Chikungunya and More – Tools to help you recognize and prevent spread of emerging infections.
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • What’s New in Management of Skin,  Soft Tissue and  MRSA  Infections
  • Update on Urinary Tract Infections
  • What’s New in Infectious Diarrhea?
  • Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Primary Care  
  • Get Smart: When to Suspect ABX Resistance, and What to do about it.
     
Course Dates:
January 9-10, 2016		Registration 
on or before
1/7/2016		Registration
after 
1/7/2016
Physicians active in practice$500.00$575.00
Residents, Fellows, PAs, Nurses,
Allied Health and Retirees		$400.00$475.00
Printed Syllabus - Paper Copy
Note: Due to printing deadlines, the printed syllabus will not be available after December 18, 2015		$45.00$45.00


Additional Information
Program Schedule
Course Faculty
Lodging Accommodations 
Credit Information
Course Brochure
Exhibitor Forms
Course Syllabus

Exhibit Information
This course offers the unique opportunity for commercial companies to interact with health care providers and highlight their products and services. If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at this course, please complete the attached exhibit forms above and submit to exhibitor inquiry. 

Learning Objectives

Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the impact of inappropriate antimicrobial use on antimicrobial resistance and public health 
  • Choose appropriate diagnostic tests to help understand when antibiotics are appropriate 
  • Utilize immunizations to prevent infectious diseases 
  • Manage skin and soft tissue infections seen in the office setting
  • Manage outpatient urinary tract infections in an era of multidrug resistance  
  • Choose when antimicrobial prophylaxis is appropriate

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 14.00 AAFP Prescribed
  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 14.00 AOA
Event starts: 
01/09/2016 - 7:00am
Event ends: 
01/10/2016 - 3:30pm
Cost:
$500.00
Mayo Clinic Education Center
5777 E. Mayo Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85054
United States

Available Credit

  • 14.00 AAFP Prescribed
  • 14.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 14.00 AOA

Price

Cost:
$500.00
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